Job Title: Chief of Staff to Minister in Togo

Location: Lomé, Togo (5 days in office)

Salary: €70,000 - €90,000 p/a (plus competitive package including relocation)

We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Chief of Staff to work directly with a senior government Minister in Togo, supporting a major national transformation agenda. The ideal candidate will be happy to relocate to Lomé, Togo and work from the office five days a week.

The role would suit someone who is highly analytical, strategically minded and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, complex and politically sensitive environment, with the ability to work independently and influence senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Minister with the execution of key strategic priorities
• Coordinate across project delivery, HR, finance, operations and procurement
• Prepare briefings, meeting materials and recommendations
• Track key decisions, priorities, risks and deadlines to ensure effective follow-through
• Coordinate management meetings, project reviews and taskforce updates
• Identify and resolve cross-functional challenges and bottlenecks
• Support senior stakeholder engagement across government and external partners
• Drive improvements in organisational processes, accountability and efficiency

Key Requirements:

• 7+ years’ experience in a similar role within strategy, transformation, government, consulting, investment, institutional reform or complex programme delivery
• Experience working closely with senior executives, Ministers, government officials, CEOs or equivalent
• Proven ability to coordinate complex organisations, programmes or portfolios with multiple stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent stakeholder-management and written communication skills
• High level of discretion, integrity and professional maturity
• Fluent French and English, both written and spoken (one of the languages of Togo is a bonus)
• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Knowledge of West Africa or Togo would be advantageous
• Willingness to relocate to and be based in Lomé, Togo

REF: DM214060